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Dual boot system - Mac OS X and Win XP http://www.winxponmac.com/ With step-by-step instructions.

The problem could be the brand, not the size. Sandisk is known to be "worry-free" brand for iFinder, Lexar, in opposition, problematic. Try different brand.

And what stops you from buying regular PCI serial card? There is a whole bunch of them starting from ~$7 on newegg, for example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....=&Go.x=0&Go.y=0

As a matter of fact, 5 cards. And you can erase all registered cards once with spec. utility from Lowrance. After that they suggest you to call Cust. Service.

There is a significant progress in regards of building your own maps for Lowrance iFinder. More details in Yahoo! MapCreate Format Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mapcreate_format/

it depends...

Yes, http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=112440

It's one of the best units, but I would recommend you to read this review of H2O by Briansnat: http://www.todayscacher.com/2005/aug/reviews.asp He also compared it to Meridian Gold, Garmin 60CS and a Geko 201. Another sources of information is Yahoo! iFinder Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ifinder_gps/ and manufacturer: http://www.lowrance.com/Outdoor/Products/ifinderh2o.asp

At the moment you could get a real bargain with Lowrance iFinder H2O. As I mentioned here http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=112858 Page Computers droped the price on H2O and you can by it along for $128.17: http://newsite.pagecomputers.com/store/pro...uct%5Fid=633541 or as a Plus package (with Topo mapping software, 32 MB memory card and a card reader) for $193.61: http://newsite.pagecomputers.com/store/pro...uct%5Fid=633544 iFinder H2O is the newer model than Pro and main difference - it's waterproof (IPX-7).

Yes, that's correct. Yes, it would. It has a set of 42 icons you can choose from and you can change the name. Lowrance units well known for good reception even under the tree canopy. No auto-routing, however.

No, you have to take SD card out of the GPSr. But it's still a very nice unit!

I'd say Lowrance iFinder H2O: http://www.lowrance.com/Outdoor/Products/ifinderh2o.asp You could buy it at Page Computers for $128.17: http://newsite.pagecomputers.com/store/pro...uct%5Fid=633541 or for $193.61 as the Plus package with Topo mapping software, card reader and 32 MB card: http://newsite.pagecomputers.com/store/pro...uct%5Fid=633544

tigergps website: iFinder H2O Color $218.21 iFinder H2O Color Plus $299.32 iFinder Hunt Color $303.32 iFinder Hunt Color Plus $390.24 and Page Computers sells iFinder H2O now for only $128.17

Lowrance has announced iFinder H2O Color and iFinder Hunt Color: http://www.lowrance.com/Outdoor/Products/iFINDERH2OC.asp http://www.lowrance.com/Outdoor/Products/iFINDERHuntC.asp I'm glad they've chosen right units to be color.

Don't think so. They are looking mostly for "caucazian", but this word has different meaning in Russian. It's for people who are native for Caucasus Mountain region. Like usual, try to look and behave like people around you. If you'll be staying in Moscow for more than one day (by law, I believe, tree days, but use one day rule) you should have a "registration". Registering in a hotel you're getting this "registration" automatically. BTW, when you'll be on the train to Beijing, ask train attendant ("provodnik" in Russian) to show you post which marks the border between Europe and Asia. You could see a location of this post on a small map on this page: http://www.seat61.com/Trans-Siberian.htm It's in the middle of Ural Mountains.

In fact, no. You'll be surprised. There is a standart border and custom control when you'll be crossing the border. There is also passport control when you boarding the train. Moscow has it's specific. You'll see more police on the streets, on the railwaystations, subway stations. This is all because of instability on a south (Chechnja). At any point policeman could ask you to show your passport or even what is in your bag. Good luck on your trip.

I don't think I would be able to provide you proof (at least in English) A Russian language link would be fine. I know about the complex permit system that makes it difficult to legally use a GPS receiver, but yours is the first mention I've seen of a specific 30m regulation (neither of your links mentions such a rule). Here are a few links (mostly media-news) with mentioned limitations: http://www.gisa.ru/22948.html?searchstring...%E5%F2%F0%EE%E2 http://www.gisa.ru/23437.html?searchstring...%E5%F2%F0%EE%E2 http://www.gisa.ru/24535.html?searchstring...%E5%F2%F0%EE%E2 http://www.gisa.ru/23194.html?searchstring...%E5%F2%F0%EE%E2 Babelfish ( http://babelfish.altavista.com/ ) translates it fairly well if you use "Translate a web page". http://www.gisa.ru/ - is association which tryes to change current situation with maps and GPS use in Russia. Edit: Here is small summary of rules (russian): http://www.gisa.ru/secret_space_data.html

I don't think I would be able to provide you proof (at least in English), but this thread could be interesting to read: http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16787 And here is some information from US Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1758.html

So how do you determine where to put a fence or building addition without encroaching on your neighbor's lot? Afterall, positions have been determined accurately for a long time before GPS or GLONASS came about. I'll try to be as short as possible. 1. The people who does survey could be licensed to do it with enough accuracy (using GPSr or otherwise). There is an extensive network of landmarks which could be used for survey (old-time style). 2. Lifestyle is different. Most people live in big cities, in multy-stories apartment buildings. It's more like Manhattan.

I'm russian and I would say be very carefull with GPSr in Russia or better forget about it. Officially (by the law) it's still illegal for civilian to determine a position with accuracy better than 30 meters. It's sounds strange, but it's true. Even more, you should have a some sort of permit on GPSr, you carry, which should be provided to you by the seller when you buy a GPSr. In the real life, a lot of people have them and don't have any problems. I wouldn't have problems too (even so I live in US now). But for the foreigner I would recommend to leave it at home.

Or $290.26 + shipping here: http://newsite.pagecomputers.com/store/pro...uct%5Fid=689904 It's backodered at the moment, but should be available soon.

Yes, it does have compass and altimeter. Read about it on Lowrance web site: http://www.lowrance.com/Outdoor/Products/ifinderhunt.asp And if you want to take advantage of all 42 icons, buy it as Plus package - with MapCreate Topo software, card reader and memory card. And there is a Yahoo! iFinder Group for iFinder specific questions: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ifinder_gps/

The answer would be "Yes" on all three questions. And I would recommend to get a "Plus" package - it comes with Topo maps, card-reader and 32 MB memory card.

Very close the same as iFinder with backlight on. Emulator screen is grey, iFinder screen is light-green (as most of the monochrome LCDs), but if you turn on backlight on iFinder you'll get almost exact picture.

Have you found this? http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=92458